Soft Cell - The Art of Falling Apart (1983) Vinyl LP • Where the Heart Is

Catalog Number:

VOG-1-3320

Musical Styles:

1980s, Art Rock, EBM & Industrial, Electronic Music, Gothic & Darkwave, New Wave, Post-Punk, Synth-Pop

Sleeve Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Record Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Import from Canada. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (picture); two seams partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along side-edges and corners. Top opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Hole-punch in bottom-right.)

Tracks:

1. Forever The Same
2. Where The Heart Is
3. Numbers
4. Heat
5. Kitchen Sink Drama
6. Baby Doll
7. Loving You, Hating Me
8. The Art Of Falling Apart

About The Record:

The Art of Falling Apart, by Soft Cell, released in 1983, is a darker, more experimental follow-up to their debut album, exploring themes of emotional turmoil, societal decay, and personal struggle through a blend of synth-pop and cabaret influences. The album, produced by Mike Thorne, marked a shift from the duo’s earlier commercial sound, reflecting tensions between Marc Almond and Dave Ball, as well as their growing disillusionment with fame. Despite its critical acclaim for its raw honesty and innovative production, it was less commercially successful than their debut, partly due to its bleak tone and the band’s internal conflicts. Historically significant as Soft Cell’s second album, it captured the early 1980s’ post-punk and new wave evolution, though it signaled the beginning of the duo’s initial breakup. The album’s notable singles include Where the Heart Is and Numbers, with the former achieving moderate chart success in the UK.